Research Library
Methodology, trial data, and compound reference. Indexed to the primary literature. Free to read.
Aseptic Technique in Peptide Handling: Lab Fundamentals
Peptide aseptic technique: contamination sources, laminar flow, vial handling, bacteriostatic vs. sterile water, and how contamination invalidates research.
Testing & MethodsBPC-157 vs TB-500: Mechanism and Evidence Comparison
BPC-157 and TB-500 differ fundamentally: BPC-157 acts via VEGF/NO pathways; TB-500 via actin sequestration. Both are preclinical-only Tier 2 compounds.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is Thymosin Alpha-1? Science & Evidence
Thymosin Alpha-1 (thymalfasin) is a 28-aa thymic peptide immune modulator approved as Zadaxin in multiple countries, studied in hepatitis, sepsis, and cancer contexts.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is MK-677 (Ibutamoren)? Mechanism and Evidence
MK-677 (ibutamoren) is an orally active ghrelin-receptor agonist studied for GH/IGF-1 elevation. Mechanism, human trial evidence, WADA status, and regulatory overview.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is Kisspeptin? HPG Axis Mechanism & Evidence
Kisspeptin (KISS1/KISS1R) regulates GnRH neurons and the HPG axis, studied in reproductive neuroendocrinology. Mechanism, human studies, and status.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is IGF-1 LR3? Mechanism, Evidence & Research
IGF-1 LR3 is a synthetic IGF-1 analog with reduced IGFBP binding, studied in cell culture. Covers mechanism, GH axis, evidence tiers, and WADA status.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is Hexarelin? Mechanism, GH Axis & Cardiac Evidence
Hexarelin is a synthetic hexapeptide GH secretagogue studied for GHS-R1a-mediated GH release and non-GH cardiac effects via CD36. Evidence, mechanism, and WADA status.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is Dihexa? AngIV Analog, HGF/c-Met, Evidence
Dihexa is an orally active angiotensin IV analog studied in rodent models for HGF/c-Met-dependent synaptogenesis. Mechanism, evidence tier, and regulatory status reviewed.
Testing & MethodsWhat Is Cerebrolysin? Mechanism and Evidence Explained
Cerebrolysin is a porcine brain-derived neurotrophic peptide studied in stroke, vascular dementia, and Alzheimer's RCTs. Mechanism, evidence, and status.
Testing & MethodsIs Retatrutide Anti-Aging? What the Evidence Actually Shows
Research Methodology Is Retatrutide an Anti-Aging Drug? What the Evidence Actually Shows Evidence-Tiered5 min readResearch use only Quick AnswerNo published human trial shows that retatrutide slows…
Testing & MethodsWhat Is a Randomized Controlled Trial? RCTs Explained
A plain-English guide to randomized controlled trials: randomization, blinding, placebo controls, intention-to-treat, and CONSORT, for peptide researchers.
Testing & MethodsPeptide Research Methodology: Lab Practices & Standards
Rigorous peptide research methodology: aseptic sample handling, HPLC/MS purity, CoA standards, storage, lab documentation, ethics oversight, QC sourcing.